Pricing and Forecasting Specialist

Job title: Pricing and Forecasting Specialist

Company: Centrica


Job description: Join us, be part of more.We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We’re energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently – we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.About your team:We’re the pride of Ireland. Bord Gáis Energy have been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for almost 40 years. But now, we’re so much more than just gas and electric. Through our unique combination of household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of the energy transition in Ireland, strengthening the country’s energy security and helping customers get ready for a net zero future.As a Pricing and Forecasting Specialist, you will be responsible for evaluating all relevant costs and risks associated with serving gas or electricity customers. Your role will involve issuing customer-specific quotations and mass market tariffs in a timely manner, supporting the sales teams in executing their market strategies. Additionally, you will forecast consumption for all existing customers on a weekly basis, maintaining the integrity of the quotation and forecasting processes through audit trails and comprehensive documentation. You will ensure the smooth flow of data throughout the end-to-end process to protect margins.If you are an enthusiastic and energetic problem-solver with excellent analytical skills, this could be the opportunity for you!Your key responsibilities will include preparing transparent custom pricing offers for gas and electricity reflecting the costs and risks, developing cost-reflective tariffs and support their transfer onto billing systems, generate detailed reports on costs, revenue, and margins for actionable leadership insights, and update and validate demand forecasts for gas and electricity. Acting as a control point in quotation and forecasting processes, you’ll ensure necessary authorizations are in place. You’ll contribute to hedging strategies for risk management and enhancing profitability, perform ad hoc analyses for strategic decision-making and identify growth opportunities within customer segments. You will be continuously improving reporting tools and dashboards for data-driven decision making. Additionally, you’ll implement changes required by market developments or regulatory shifts and lead and participate in projects supporting business objectives including cross-functional initiatives and process enhancements. You will become a subject-matter expert on pricing and market-related topics!About you:A degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail, and advanced skills in Excel, SQL, and PowerBI.Able to demonstrate commercial judgment and acumen, along with strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective engagement with senior management and external customers.A proven ability to work well with and maintain positive relationships at all levels within the organization, take ownership of issues with a solution-oriented mindset, and be highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and proactively manage tasks.Excellent time management skills are essential, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently while meeting strict deadlines.An understanding of energy markets (sales and wholesale) and associated retail products is desirable but not essential.What We OfferIn return, you will receive a competitive salary, a generous annual leave allowance, and a range of other benefits, including onsite gym, subsidised canteen, volunteering days with our charity partner, Focus Ireland. You will thrive in our friendly and collaborative culture, enjoying an excellent work/life balance.Why should you apply?We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.If you’re full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

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Location: Cork

Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:33:16 GMT

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